syllogism
noun | /syllogism/
a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions
syllogism
noun | /syllogism/
Advanced WordsHARDa form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions
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Examples
"The philosopher illustrated the point with a simple syllogism."
"Students practice syllogism to learn formal logic and deduction."
Mnemonic Trick
SYLLOGISM → SYLLA + LOGIC: think of formal logic — premise-premise-conclusion.
Etymology
From Greek syllogismos “conclusion, inference.”
Classical term in deductive reasoning.
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